Dean Allan
Photography Ltd

Northern Ireland & Donegal

Do you fancy the chance of capturing some of the most spectacular scenery along the Causeway Coast & County Donegal

Northern Ireland & Donegal Photography Workshops & Tours

small group landscape & seascape workshops

The Amazing West Coast

Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland and County Donegal through an immersive creative workshop designed for artists, photographers, and explorers. Together we’ll journey along the Causeway Coast, visit hidden glens, and connect with the landscape’s stories.

Inspired by the success of our Highland retreats, this new adventure offers space for creativity, rest, and shared discovery.

Locations & Subjects you can Photograph

Giant's Causeway

Photographing the Giant’s Causeway is like capturing the heartbeat of ancient earth. As dawn’s first light spills over the hexagonal stones, each basalt column glows with golden warmth, whispering tales of myth and fire. The rhythmic crash of the Atlantic sets the tempo, guiding your lens to moments of raw, untamed beauty. Mist drifts across the cliffs, softening the horizon, while seabirds trace graceful arcs above.

Here, every frame holds the meeting of legend and landscape—a timeless reminder of nature’s power and poetry.

Carrick-a-Rede

Photographing Carrick-a-Rede is an adventure between earth and sky. Suspended above the roaring sea, the rope bridge sways gently, inviting courage and creativity alike. Early light paints the cliffs in hues of amber and emerald, while waves carve silver patterns below.

Each step offers a new perspective—rugged coastline, distant isles, and the boundless horizon merging in perfect balance. Here, your camera becomes a bridge too, capturing the thrill of height, the whisper of wind, and the breathtaking beauty of Ireland’s wild northern edge.

County Donegal's Rugged Coastline

Photographing Donegal’s rugged coastline is a journey into untamed beauty. Jagged cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic, their edges carved by wind and wave over millennia. Golden light kisses hidden coves, while crashing surf sends a symphony of spray into the air. Sea stacks and rocky outcrops punctuate the endless horizon, framed by wild heather and windswept grass. Every angle reveals raw, elemental power, a dance between land and sea.

Here, your lens captures more than a view—it captures the spirit of Ireland’s wild, breathtaking edge.

Winter Landscape

Photographing the rugged Causeway coastline is a dance with nature’s grandeur. Hexagonal basalt columns stretch toward the restless Atlantic, their geometric precision softened by wind and sea spray. Waves crash against jagged cliffs, sending mist into the air, while shifting light paints the rocks in golds, blues, and greys. Sea birds trace arcs overhead, adding life to the dramatic scene. Every perspective reveals a story of ancient fire and relentless erosion, a timeless interplay of strength and beauty.

With each click, your camera captures both the wildness and the poetry of this extraordinary coastline.

Belfast Peace & Mural Tour

If time allows, we will also be Photographing the Belfast Wall Tour. This is a journey through history and resilience. Each mural tells a story—vivid colors capturing moments of struggle, hope, and community spirit. Narrow streets and towering walls frame your lens, inviting close, intimate shots of detail and texture. Shadows shift over painted faces and slogans, transforming with the day’s light, while the city hums quietly around you.

Every photograph becomes a dialogue between past and present, a visual testament to courage, creativity, and the enduring power of expression. Here, art and history meet through your lens.

Workshop Details & Reviews

Small Groups

I keep all my groups small: (3-5 max)

Accommodation

Accommodation is included for the duration of the workshop

Transport

Free transport around the islands in my 8-seater Ford Tourneo with ample room for all photographic equipment.

Skills you can learn

How to choose the right settings for each shot.

How to shoot in manual.

How to meter and expose correctly.

How to use your histogram.

How to focus properly.

How to compose your shot.

How to use fast and slow shutter speeds to be creative.

How to use filters.

Review by Dave Fisher

Variety of locations to suit both varied aspirations of our group and the weather conditions. Small group that meant we all had as much or little time as we needed...

Review by Brian Salvona

I enjoyed the range of locations. The weather was a significant influence on the workshop and Dean was successful in choosing locations even if this involved a lot of driving....